First Wedding at Ohana Retreat Bali
Yes, in the middle of this crazy pandemic we were able to host a super lovely wedding. Under 25 people plus Zoom. On the roof, overlooking the Indian Ocean, and with a constant breeze. We all felt safe and happy…
Trying Traditional Medicine
I had an accident that was too ridiculous to describe in detail. Let’s just say I was on my way to adding a few tiny fish to our koi pond and ended up in it temporarily. I had a nice…
First Rooftop Event — Tune In: Story & Sound
One of our guests, Jennifer Capo, who has stayed at Ohana Retreat Bali several times, created a special event on our rooftop. She invited local artists, musicians, storytellers, and even an astrologer. It started out simple enough: we moved cushions…
Apartment For Sale
Apartment for sale in Pererenan. Four levels. Can sleep up to 6 people. Access to all of the facilities at Ohana Retreat Bali including a large pool, rooftop bar, rooftop yoga space, pool cafe, and more. 146 sq meters —…
Retire in Bali
If you have ever wondered whether it is possible for you to live in Bali, here is a chance to inform yourself on what it may cost you. Of course everyone’s budget is different, but this overview should at the…
Jojo & little Jojo
I asked Jojo to come to Ohana for two jobs: to install a CCD-TV camera and to swap out a broken showerhead near the swimming pool and replace it with bamboo. This time Jojo brought his son, also called Jojo.…
Bunny cafe opens — a hop away
In these challenging times it’s a credit to the human spirit to see a cafe opening up. And it is literally a hop away. Our next door neighbor will be selling rolled ice cream, sorbets, pancakes, smoothies, smoothie bowls, milkshakes,…
The Coconut Lady
From the above image it’s not entirely clear what is going on. There’s no signage but there is obviously a cage filled with coconuts. To a local I’m sure no sign is necessary. This shop is for buying coconuts and/or…
Kite season 2020
The above photo is from a kite that fell from the sky, onto our property, just a few days ago. We would have been happy to return the kite, but no one has claimed it. So now the kite will…
Our Twinky, the Instagram Celebrity lol
A year ago we brought a little puppy to Ohana: She is over a year old now and there hasn’t been a single guest who has not enjoyed Twinky. Daniel & Jessi, who have been with us throughout the pandemic,…
Happy Anniversary to Ohana Retreat Bali
We opened to great fanfare (not really) exactly a year ago. It was definitely a “soft” opening. During the entire month of June we had only one set of guests (3 people in one loft room)… Have you ever tried…
The circle widens
It’s not a circle exactly, its much more like a rectangle. But saying the rectangle widens may throw you off. I’ve basically expanded my walking area and am sharing it with those who may be interested in this (most lovely)…